GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  4. Remove the lower seat belt anchoring bolts.
  5. Remove the rear carpet.

    6. The carpet retainers on the right of left sides do not have to be removed when replacing rear section of carpet only for front sections of carpet.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: In order to avoid personal injury or vehicle damage when you repair or replace the carpet, use the same thickness and material size as the original installation. Always return the carpet to the original location.

  1. Install the rear carpet.
  2. Install the lower seat belt anchoring bolts.
  3. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  4. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  5. Install the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.